Spread the word: The 100-hour Wiscontrepreneur Challenge

March 4, 2008

The 100-hour Wiscontrepreneur Challenge is a fun, exciting and creative contest that’s open to all students currently enrolled at UW – Madison, or any other accredited two- or four-year institution in Wisconsin. All participating students or teams of students can claim a $10 voucher redeemable for purchase of an object available at the UW’s SWAP (Surplus With A Purpose) Shop. Students will then have 100 hours to take their best shot at doing something entrepreneurial with their SWAP object. The clock starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 and stops at 10 p.m. on Monday, April 21 — 100 hours.

The winner for each of the following categories will receive a $300 cash prize:

Most value (money) generated

Most social value generated

Most creative

In addition, a $100 “people’s choice” prize will be awarded to the entrant whose submission is accessed/viewed online by the most people.